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Gunther Ehrt

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Years of service
  
1934–44

Name
  
Gunther Ehrt

Service/branch
  
Heer

Rank
  
Major

Died
  
20 November 1944(1944-11-20) (aged 28) Heidelberg

Commands held
  
I./Infanterie-Regiment 41

Gunther Ehrt (16 February 1916 – 20 November 1944) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • in Silver
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • Infantry Assault Badge
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 May 1942 as Hauptmann and leader of the I./Infanterie-Regiment 41 (motorized)
  • References

    Gunther Ehrt Wikipedia